No job security. No Progression. No future for Development in the UK.
Pros
- Flexibility to work from home if you have the right manager. - Free fruit and coffee. - Some benefits like discounted gym memberships and basic health insurance.
Cons
- Hard working and knowledgeable people are being made redundant in favor of cheaper development in Asia. - No future for anyone looking to work in development in the UK. - No progression if you are one of the people left within the development team. - No Job security if your role doesn't fit into the 'Center of Excellence' in your region. - Mental health isn't taken as seriously as it should be even though staff are requesting assistance. - Below average salary. - Very little training is approved unless you're senior. - No Christmas bonus. - HR will write overly positive reviews on Glassdoor to try overcompensate for real staff members struggles with the company. Keep this in mind while reading.